Managing Our Plastic Addiction
The invention of synthetic plastic in 1907 by Belgian-born American immigrant, Leo Hendrik Baekeland, gradually and completely changed life for people around the world.
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Bombardier Beetle
In moments of danger, the insect squirts hydrogen peroxide and hydroquinone stored in its body towards the enemy to protect itself. Prior to battle, specialised structures called secretory lobes make a very concentrated mixture of these two chemicals.
Four Stories, Four Trials, and Four Lifeboats
It relates the story of a number of faithful young men who lived in a disbelieving village/city. They eventually made up their minds to abandon their village and flee to Allah with their faith after they were confronted by their own people lead by the aggressive and unjust ruler. Then they were rewarded by Allah the Almighty Who showered upon them His Mercy in the cave and ordered the sun not to harm them in any way and they were overcome by sleep for a long time. After they were awaken up by Allah the Almighty, they found that faith has entered the hearts of the people of their own village/city, all of them and the ruler became one of the faithful as well. That was their reward!
Design and Coincidence
The sudden origination of a complex structure in a complete form out of the blue shows that it is created by a conscious agent. A complex system like the cell is no doubt created by a superior will and wisdom. In other words, it came into existence as a creation of Allah.
What Is the Theory of Evolution?
When earth appeared for the first time, there were no creatures on it. There were only some inanimate things. Evolutionists—believers in Darwin—say that one day some of these atoms came together by chance.
Word Repetitions in the Qur’an
Apart from the miraculous characteristics of the Qur'an which we have looked into so far, it also contains what we can term "mathematical miracles." There are many examples of this fascinating Qur'anic aspect.
Shallow-Mindedness and High Ideals
Those unaware individuals whose faith in Allah and the Hereafter is weak usually have their hopes squeezed within four walls. Anyone living in such a culture [of superficiality] cannot
Islamic Perspective on Animal Welfare
According to Census of Marine Life scientists, there are an estimated 8.7 million living species on earth, and yet the Qur’an teaches us that humans are the highest of creation. With this elevated status comes an elevated responsibility. This responsibility encompasses not only how we treat our own bodies, actions, and interactions with each other, but also how we treat other creations such as animals. Yes, animals have rights and a legitimate place in Islam.
Zamzam Water… More than Water
Since the prophet’s time, every pilgrim to Mecca drinks from the water of Zamzam. No doubt that this is a ritual that connects all Muslims regardless of their race, color, and year they performed pilgrimage.
The Electrical Order in Our Bodies
In the electrical equipment we use in everyday life, the strength of the electricity used—that is, the voltage level—needs to be kept at a specific level. However, these levels are regulated not by the machine itself, but once again, adjusted by special, man-made devices
